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https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/trends-with-benefits-shipping-container-pop-up-retail/#respondSun, 19 Feb 2017 22:58:26 +0000http://premierbox.wordpress.com/?p=420A pop up shop is considered to be a short-term sales space. The idea originated in Los Angeles back in 1997 at an event created by Patrick Courrielche, which was later branded as a one-day “ultimate hipster mall”.

Since then, large international brands such as Adidas, Tesla, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Samsung and Motorola have embraced this growing trend as part of their marketing campaigns, sidestepping the “hipster” label previously associated with pop-up shops.

What seemed at first a novelty – something new and fresh – has proven to deliver extremely positive results.

The pop-up format has multiple benefits for the brand. It allows for an interesting and unconventional connection with customers and lures in a younger audience including “influencers” – leaders who can drive your brand’s message to a larger market.

Perhaps the biggest benefit of the pop-up shop is generating awareness around your brand. Not only do pop-ups garner interest from foot traffic, they are also notorious for gaining traditional media and social media attention.

Pop up shops are generally implemented as part of a campaign with a specific goal in mind. This could be to test a new product, launch a new product, provide an exclusive preview, or get into a new market, just to name a few.

It’s important to remember that pop up retail isn’t just about making sales, however. Creativity is key and the format allows for a new method of engaging with customers.

Pop up shops can also be cafes, restaurants and food stalls, bars and bottle shops, merchandise stands, ticket stalls, offices and even art galleries.

Above: A pop up cafe created by Premier Box for Unity College, Caloundra.

Shipping containers are a popular choice for pop up shops because they can be customised and fit-out offsite then easily transported to their location, ready for trading within minutes. They are strong and secure when closed, and can be modified to include lockable doors and windows.

Once the campaign is over, the shipping container pop-up shop is then easily relocated or modified for another tenant.

“Up-cycling” used containers is also far more sustainable than using new materials because thousands of shipping containers currently sit abandoned at ports around the world. While green is the new black, utilising used containers is a great choice.

Effective Pop Up Shops

Brisbane’s Eat Street Markets

Brisbane’s Eat Street Markets is an exciting food destination, offering an array of international cuisines in a casual setting. The most impressive part: stall holders operate out of shipping container pop ups.

To date, the shipping containers have created a great urban vibe and a unique aesthetic by the Brisbane river. Their practicality and versatility will truly be shown in the upcoming move.

A multi-million-dollar new-look Eat Street Markets – with an adventure park geared to national and international tourists – will open in “around five weeks” on a riverside site east of its current home near Hamilton Northside, the Brisbane Times reported a couple of days ago.

Eat Street Markets traders received three weeks’ notice on Monday and told the new markets would open in five weeks.

A relocation of this scale is achieved so quickly thanks to the shipping container’s ease of transport, making them perfect of temporary and semi-permanent retail and hospitality spaces such as the Eat Street Markets.

#ALDIWINE

Aldi opened its very first wine shop in Shoreditch’s Box Park to promote its award-winning wine and new e-commerce offering, enticing Londoners with wine tastings and master-classes.

Aldi brought on board a resident Master of Wine – a certified expert and one of only 338 in the world – to provide assistance to customers.

The timing was strategic with the shipping container pop up store opening during London’s Wine Week. The location was also well thought out with Londoners spending the most on Aldi wines online.

The pop up shop created buzz and generated media interest for Aldi’s new products and services, putting their new offering in the spotlight.

Considering a pop up shop? Talk to Premier Box today. We can work with you right from the conceptualisation stage, all the way through to selecting a container, making modifications, and delivering your shop to site, ready for trading.

Call us on 1800 601 194.

]]>https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/trends-with-benefits-shipping-container-pop-up-retail/feed/0eat-street-markets-1premierboxtesla-pop-up-storeBoxpark-Shoreditch-12.jpgNespresso_HPF_600w.jpgcoffee-shop-5-600pxsnackbox-by-adifica-muvbox-new-yorkeat-street-markets-1aldiwinepopupaldiwinepopup2A Shipping Container Home for Every Budgethttps://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/a-shipping-container-home-for-every-budget/
https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/a-shipping-container-home-for-every-budget/#respondMon, 28 Nov 2016 02:12:24 +0000http://premierbox.wordpress.com/?p=385The growing popularity of shipping container houses means that you can now build or buy a container home with as little as $20,000, but they’re not only for the budget-conscious. Design firms are now using the humble steel box to create stunning architecturally designed luxury homes, cementing the shipping container as a genuine contender to traditional building materials.

We’ve compiled a list of shipping container homes for every budget, whether it be $20,000 or $1m.

$20,000 – $30,000 Shipping Container Home

Renewable energy researcher Joseph Dupuis built this 355 square foot home using three shipping containers. It took him three months to build and is completely off-grid.

Solar panels on the containers’ roof provide electricity and there is a wood-powered stove to keep the home warm.

Dupuis hopes to inspire others to use alternative building methods and “get out of the pocket of big banks”.

“I see my friends buying $400,000 houses and they’re in debt for the next 35 years. It’s pretty backwards”, he says.

$35,000 Shipping Container Home

Larry Wade built this shipping container “cabin” in 2010 as a holiday home. He wanted it to be self sufficient yet have all the normal comforts of home. The cabin utilises two 40ft (12m) shipping containers that have been placed on concrete piers and welded together.

The holiday home includes a large living area, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen/diner.

Solar panels have been fitted to the roof to power the home and heat the water.

$40,000 Shipping Container Home

Benjamin Garcia Saxe worked closely with his clients to create this beautiful shipping container home in Costa Rica for only $40,000.

The 1,000 square foot home is composed of two 40ft (12m) used shipping containers set together with a raised mid section and clerestory windows.

“They (the clients) made a very bold choice of exploring with me the possibility of creating a very inexpensive house made out of disregarded shipping containers that allowed them to be debt free and live the life they always dreamed of,” says Saxe.

“The final cost of the house is lower than the cost of social housing provided for the poor in Costa Rica. Perhaps this project begins to expose the importance of design as a tool to provide beauty and comfort with a very low budget in the 21st century, whilst using creativity to not only redefine a scrap material such as a disused shipping container, but perhaps to even show that there are viable, low cost, passive alternatives of temperature control to adapt to a very intense tropical climate”.

$60,000 Shipping Container Home

This 360 square foot home in Ireland was coordinated by Carol Tallon from Ceardean Architects as a low cost model of housing, which she says “was inevitable after the property market crash of 2008”. Carol goes on to say that container homes “are new housing solutions available to accommodate different lifestyle choices.”

The home is fitted with solar panels and micro heat recovery units which generate hot water and electricity for the home.

$318,000 Shipping Container Home

French architect Patrick Partouche completed the Maison container project in 2010, a two storey 2,240 square foot house made of eight shipping containers in the outskirts of Lille, France.

The house was installed within 3 days on-site, with pre-fabricated containers being transported by truck and placed on reinforced concrete foundations with a crane.

$1M+ Shipping Container Home

The Beach Box is known as the first shipping container home in the Hamptons, and was up for sale in 2012 for $1,395,000.

The home was constructed with six shipping containers. Four containers on the ground level contain all four bedrooms, while the upper storey uses two containers for an open kitchen, living and dining room. There are also two-and-a-half bathrooms and an exterior deck space with an outdoor shower and swimming pool.

Want more information on selecting and modifying new or used shipping containers for your building project? Call Premier Box, the shipping container professionals on 1800 601 194. We can source the perfect container for your project and complete modifications on site at our Narangba depot.

]]>https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/11/28/a-shipping-container-home-for-every-budget/feed/01000000-2premierbox270003500060000-260000-3318000-2318000-310000001000000-21000000-3Unusual Uses for Shipping Containershttps://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/unusual-uses-for-shipping-containers/
https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/unusual-uses-for-shipping-containers/#respondSun, 30 Oct 2016 23:26:24 +0000http://premierbox.wordpress.com/?p=340Once upon a time it would have been unconventional to use shipping containers for anything other than shipping, but today, we’ve seen their popularity explode. Houses and accommodation are now being built with shipping containers along with offices, workspaces and workshops. The self-storage industry is also moving toward containers for extra space both on and off site.

But have you shopped in a container? Have you seen your doctor in a container? Would you?

Here are some more uncommon uses that you may never have heard of.

Shipping Container Bunker

A home-made underground fire bunker built using a 20-foot shipping container behind a brick wall saved the lives of a family of three on Black Saturday.

Bevan Gobbett of Clonbinane huddled in the bunker with his wife and six-year-old daughter as fire destroyed their home. “If we didn’t have it, I don’t doubt that we would be dead,” he said.

Shipping Container Medical Centre

The Salam Cardiac Surgery Centre in Sudan was built from discarded shipping containers – and it looks impressive! The centre is equipped with top-notch surgery rooms, diagnostic labs and more.

Italian humanitarian organisation EMERGENCY runs the centre which includes a hospital block, a cafeteria and staff accommodations. The cafeteria makes use of seven 40-ft containers and the housing uses ninety 20-ft containers. Each room uses 1.5 shipping containers and includes a bathroom and small veranda facing the garden.

Shipping Container Green House

Shipping containers are being transformed into Urban Farm Units – micro-farms where locals can harvest organic vegetables, fruit and fish. The units include an aquaponic system as well as a greenhouse.

These units shorten the distance our food has to travel to our plate, and provide a collaborative space for shared farming experimentation within communities.

Shipping Container Man Caves and She-Sheds

The man cave has been reinvented with the use of shipping containers, and the ladies have cottoned onto the trend creating their own version of the man cave – the she-shed. These small yet versatile spaces allow the lads and the ladies to retreat to their own hideaway, right in their own backyards.

Forget converting a shed or garage or adding an extension to the house to get some alone time, the shipping container is the answer.

Shipping Container Pop-Up Shops and Cafes

The “pop-up” trend is just getting started. The ease of transporting a shipping container means it is the ideal solution for temporary retail outlets and cafes. They are relatively easy to fit out, secure, can be installed quickly, and can even be modified and customised to suit your needs.

From small one-man coffee shops to large-scale applications, shipping containers deliver in both functionality and aesthetics.

Shipping Container Swimming Pools

Shipping containers are being up-cycled into innovative swimming pools, usually at a fraction of the price of traditional swimming pools. Both full-height and half-height containers can be used, and some companies are even renting them for events.

Shipping Container Schools

Schools and educational facilities needing more room have opted to use shipping containers as classrooms. They are quick to install, and can act as temporary buildings or remain permanently, depending on the school’s needs.

One Youth Centre had all construction completed off-site, then the container was craned into place. It was installed within a day so the centre was up and running with minimal disruption to the surrounding parklands.

Have an “unusual” project in mind? Give Premier Box a call on 1800 601 194. We can recommend and supply the best container for your project and complete modifications onsite at our Narangba depot.

To build, or not to build…With shipping containers that is. It’s the great debate that leaves architects, builders and home owners divided.

We’ve heard the hype about cargotecture and seen shipping container homes pop up all over the world, but is the shipping container really the earth-saving, cost-saving, time-saving, be-all and end-all building material we’ve been led to believe it is?

The key to building successfully with shipping containers is knowing what you’re getting into and understanding both a shipping container’s benefits and limitations. Shipping containers were, after all, built for transport at sea, not for living in.

Let’s take a look at some of the common beliefs and myths about building with shipping containers and have some experts weigh in.

Eco-Friendliness and Sustainability

Myth: Building with shipping containers is the “green” choice because most containers sit in ports, unused and virtually abandoned, accumulating in the hundreds of thousands around the world. Recycling them and converting them into houses is more sustainable and environmentally friendly than building with traditional materials such as wood.

Truth: While many people do choose to build with used shipping containers, a lot of new containers are being used instead. New containers aren’t dented or damaged so are considered safer. Some container home builders say they only uses brand new containers for one important reason- safety.

Debunking the green myth further, Archdaily writes that building a multi-container home can produce a large amount of hazardous waste before it can be used as a residence. Before these homes can be habitable, the entire container should be sandblasted bare and the flooring should be replaced to remove any harmful chemicals that might cause health complications. The openings also need to be cut with a torch or fireman’s saw. There are carbon emissions associated with transport and assembly. Fossil fuels required to move the container into place with heavy machinery contribute significantly to its ecological footprint.

If blanket or panel insulation is going to be used, stud walls will need to be installed which inevitably uses wood (not so eco-friendly). Traditional blanket insulation is also not considered green, but more natural materials such as wool are available.

Last but not least the coatings used to make the containers durable for ocean transport contain a number of harmful chemicals. Wooden floors are also infused with hazardous chemical pesticides to keep pests away.

Our take: If you’re building with a shipping container to be green, speak with a reputable shipping container supplier about sourcing a structurally sound used container rather than buying a new one. Used containers are available in varying conditions, and many have only been used once. Research insulation methods extensively keeping your climate in mind, and use natural materials where possible.

Suitable Building Material

Myth: Shipping containers are prefabricated, ready-to-go with supports and walls, so most of the work is already done. You just need to cut some doors and windows, move them into place, and away you go.

Truth: Depending on what you’re building and how many containers you’ll use, a lot of modification work can be required to turn shipping containers into a habitable dwelling. When walls are removed in multi-container buildings, extensive steel reinforcement is required and this can be very expensive.

According to Mark Hogan, principal architect of New York firm Openscope Studios, shipping containers are unsuitable for large-scale housing projects, not least because of the difficulty in fitting them with heating and cooling systems.

Without a thoughtful and comprehensive temperature control strategy, your shipping container home could be absolutely freezing or a smoking hot box. The right insulation can make a world of difference, but consideration should be given to whether heating or cooling units will be required. These are neither cheap nor environmentally friendly to run.

Another downside is that dimensionally, an individual container can create an awkward living/working space. Taking into account added insulation, you have a long narrow box with less than eight foot ceiling. To make an adequate sized space, multiple boxes need to be combined. As mentioned above, this requires modification and reinforcements.

Elaine Petitgout from Boxman Studios in North Carolina says the advantage of building with shipping containers is the way a container’s shape allows for creativity and flexibility in design. It’s important to remember, however, that while they provide a framework, a lot of work is still needed – think foundation, lighting, plumbing, insulation, new flooring, windows, doors etc.

Petitgout says shipping containers are ideal for industrial office spaces, hospitality suites, trade show booths, and pop-up retail stores, but not so much for residential dwellings.

Building with shipping containers can be like reinventing the wheel, working around a pre-existing structure rather than working with traditional building methods that have been tried, tested and improved over thousands of years. The key is solid planning and research to ensure the build rolls out smoothly.

Our take: Shipping containers provide an excellent starting point for a home, retail outlet or workspace, but they should be considered just that – a starting point. Much more can be involved in the building process than you first imagined.

Ease and Speed of Construction

Common Belief: Building with shipping containers is much faster than traditional construction and is so easy almost anyone can do it.

Truth: The common perception here is close to the mark. The benefit of small shipping container homes is that they can be built extremely quickly and precisely in a factory, then delivered to your land.

A small home can take just three weeks to fabricate in a factory. A lot of modifications can be completed off-site making on-site assembly a quick process, sometimes done within a day.

It is also true that building with shipping containers is more achievable by an avid DIY-er than traditional building. Many people do hire design firms however, or employ contractors who have previous experience building with containers.

One very important thing to keep in mind is building permits. Since using shipping containers to build a home is a relatively new idea, it might be hard to obtain the necessary building permits in your area. This process will likely take longer than the actual build, so start early.

Our take: Depending on your experience, it is possible to build a container home primarily on your own, and quickly. Even for the inexperienced, contractors can be hired to assist in completing your build in a speedy manner. Just make sure you get started on obtaining the right permits and approvals early to avoid delays.

Cost Effectiveness

Common Belief: Building with shipping containers is much cheaper than traditional building methods.

Truth: Building with shipping containers can save money, but it depends what you’re building and where. One man built this self-sustaining off-grid “Taj Malodge” for around $35,000, and this home was built for under $27,000, but just one look at these homes exposes that compromises have been made. They certainly don’t look or function like a standard family home.

So how much would it cost to build something comparable to what you or I are probably used to? That is, a home that’s hooked up to council utilities with 3+ bedrooms and enough room to swing a cat.

Brad Lyons of Container Homes Designer Domain says that “we can sit these $180,000 container homes beside a multi-million dollar home and you wouldn’t know the difference”. This implies that there are still savings to be made on the moderate to luxury-end of housing, but you’ve got to be willing to fork out more than $30,000.

Our take: Building with shipping containers can certainly save money, but be realistic about what you intend to save and what you’re willing to compromise for those savings.

Conclusion

Building with shipping containers is still a relatively new approach to architecture and construction, but the trend is going strong. Cargotecture has created new opportunities for innovation, and certainly challenges the status quo, which might ruffle the feathers of some architects and builders who are well established in the (traditional) building industry.

The forward-thinkers are celebrating, however. So are the home-owners who have used containers to build a house without ending up with hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt. The shop-owners of pop-up stores and cafes have joined the party, as have some mobile services and low-income housing developers.

Shipping containers definitely have a place in the world of architecture and construction, but their inherent flaws and limitations can’t be ignored. In time, and with more experience, building challenges will be overcome more efficiently and we’ll see the cargotecture trend expand even further.

Ready to get your project started?

At Premier Box we will match the right shipping container, new or used, to your building project. We can also complete modifications onsite at our Narangba depot. Speak to us today for the best advice and service in the industry. Call 1800 601 194.

Insulating your shipping container is essential if you plan to spend any time in it. Australia’s climate can be harsh, with scorching summer temperatures and chilly winters, and although we’ve seen container repurposing skyrocket, shipping containers weren’t designed to be a habitat for humans. They are made of steel and are susceptible to condensation, so proper insulation is important not only for your comfort, but also to keep your container in good condition by avoiding mould and corrosion.

Insulation Methods

Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation is an ideal method of keeping your container warm in cooler months/climates and dry in damper months/climates as it combats condensation and creates a seamless vapour barrier. It’s also the quickest method of insulation and is very flexible, allowing you to spray into gaps of any size.

Spray foam insulation can be applied on both external and internal walls of your shipping container, and you can also spray it underneath your container to stop any moisture from the ground creeping in. Once the foam has set it can be painted over to give your container the look you’re after.

The downside of using spray foam insulation is that it’s more expensive and a lot messier to work with compared to other insulation methods.

As well as spray foam insulation, there are a number of different types of insulation which can be safely and effectively used for your container, including:

You can even choose to use a combination of different insulation types to address specific needs. For example, spray foam to prevent condensation and panels to control interior temperatures.

Insulation Panels and Blanket Insulation

These types of insulation methods are DIY friendly, but require stud walls to fit.

Insulation panels can be bought at predefined sizes and then fitted in the gaps of your stud wall. The panels have a high insulating value for their relatively small depth, so if you don’t want to spend a lot of money on foam insulation, panel insulation may be an affordable solution that still keeps insulation thickness to a minimum.

Blanket insulation, while taking a little longer to install than panels, is the cheapest of the insulation methods mentioned here. The most common blanket insulation is mineral, and is also known as rock wool. Some types of blanket insulation are made from fibreglass which makes installation a little more difficult as care is needed when handling. Personal protective equipment should be worn for safe installation.

Natural Materials

If you’re looking to insulate with natural materials and avoid those such as fibreglass, then one of these insulating methods could be the right fit for you:

Wool Insulation
This method uses sheep’s wool and is similar to blanket insulation.

Cotton Insulation
This method is similar to blanket insulation but uses recycled cotton instead of fibreglass.

Living Roof
During the warmer months a living roof can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 8 percent, however it isn’t a replacement for proper insulation.

Mud Walls
Mud can be used on a container’s roof and walls using battens, however it should only be used in climates where rainfall is scarce. A dry and hot climate is ideal.

So Which is Best?

One method of insulating a container isn’t necessarily better than another. It all comes down to your climate, skill level and budget.

A variety of insulation methods can be used together to meet your needs and to withstand your climate. One type of insulation can be used on the walls and roof, and another underneath the container. You can even combine insulation in the same section, for instance by installing rock wool and then covering it with spray foam to create an airtight seal.

Ready to get your project underway but need to source a shipping container? Speak to Premier Box, the shipping container professionals, on 1800 601 194.

Creating your own retreat where you can get away, relax, socialise with friends or focus on your hobbies doesn’t have to be a day dream any longer! It doesn’t mean adding an extension to the house, either. If you have a bit of space in the yard, then all you need is a shipping container (or two) and some imagination.

If you’d rather keep the house for yourself and get the kids outside, or create a space for Gran that’s out of the hustle and bustle of daily domestic mayhem bliss, then we also have some inspiration for you!

The Man Cave

Traditionally a garage, a shed, a bar or media room, the man cave is “his space” where he can watch sports, unwind with the boys, play pool, listen to music, work on the car or bike, or just have some down time.

According to psychology professor Sam Gosling, it’s very important that men have a space of their own, to decorate however they like, where they can express themselves. “Personal space is very important”, he says.

Men don’t often take control of the decorating in the family home, so it’s a good thing for them to have a space they can call their own.

With many men balancing work, family and leisure, a modern man cave can also serve as an office so you can “work hard and play hard” in one space.

The She Shed

The popularity of the She Shed has skyrocketed with women wanting their own equivalent of the Man Cave. The She Shed is generally a quiet retreat for reading, crafting, drinking tea and simply slowing down and relaxing.

The She Shed is the perfect room for getting creative when space in the house is limited or you just can’t get the quiet time you need.

Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, especially for mums looking for work/family balance. The She Shed makes an ideal office.

Kids Playroom

Think of shipping containers as pre-made cubby houses your kids will love to play in for hours. They can keep all their toys in a dedicated space, and have a shady spot in the yard to play, relax and let their imaginations run wild.

Shipping containers can be placed in different configurations and modified to suit your needs. From windows to sliding doors, containers are easily customised and make for safe play spaces.

Granny Flat

When Nan and Pop come to visit wouldn’t it be great if they had their own space away from the family bedlam? No need to upsize, renovate or extend – a shipping container makes the perfect granny flat!

Nan doesn’t need to be tripping over toys. She’d much rather have a quiet cuppa here.

If you’d love more space for the family and are considering using shipping containers to create the perfect getaway, talk to us today. We’re able to complete shipping container modifications on-site at our Narangba depot in Queensland at affordable prices. Call Premier Box, the shipping container professionals on 1800 601 194.

]]>https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/07/25/man-caves-she-sheds-and-playrooms-using-shipping-containers/feed/0article-2719332-1FE73F4F00000578-159_964x641premierboxtumblr_lx443oj2OQ1r223hvo1_1280article-2719332-1FE73F4F00000578-159_964x64150889fbd113d083a2a30ce92786d594aoutdoorroom2eclectic-home-office-620x443page21-1000-fullhill-container-studio-exterior-view-from-abovePlay Spaces5cbd01793a3f69752513db8a344f2506Specialised Shipping Containers – Open Top, Flat Rack, Bulker and Half Heighthttps://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/specialised-shipping-containers-open-top-flat-rack-bulker-and-half-height/
https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/specialised-shipping-containers-open-top-flat-rack-bulker-and-half-height/#respondTue, 19 Apr 2016 06:23:02 +0000http://premierbox.wordpress.com/?p=253Special circumstances call for specialised containers, and there are a number of shipping container modifications that have become standard in the industry. These modified container styles cater to cargo that needs to be loaded from the top, oversized cargo, oddly-shaped cargo, and cargo comprised of free running material.

Open Top Shipping Containers

Open top shipping containers are capable of being loaded from above with a crane, and can also carry oversized cargo. They can be supplied with either a removable hard top roof or tarpaulin, and are available in both 6m (20ft) and 12m (40ft) sizes.

Open Top Container Applications:
– Transport and store industrial length steel and plastics.
– Transport and store heavy plant and machinery.
– Transport and store large tyres.
– Use as waste or scrap metal bins.

Flat Rack Shipping Containers

Flat rack shipping containers are used when cargo needs to be containerised and won’t fit into a standard shipping container. They consist of a flat bed with either fixed or collapsible ends, or no ends at all. Flat rack containers make large, awkward or oddly shaped cargo efficient to transport. They can also be stacked despite not having fixed side walls or load-carrying structures as they still have standardised weight bearing corner fittings both at the top and bottom of the container.

Bulker Shipping Containers

Bulker containers are used for transport and storage of free running material such as grain, sugar and salt.

These types of containers have opening roof hatches for easy overhead loading, a lockable full width wall hatch which is located at the bottom of the back wall of the container, and lockable door hatches located at the bottom of each door.

High cube bulker containers also provide an extra foot in height and extra width so you can fit 2 standard chep pallets side by side.

Half Height Shipping Containers

Half height shipping containers are the most convenient way of transporting heavy industrial loads like ores, mining consumables and concentrates. They can also be used for vehicle transportation or as a cargo platform for local transport of sand, gravel etc.

The recent trend in converting shipping containers into swimming pools has also seen half height containers become popular.

Half height containers are available with a tarpaulin or hard top roof.

Speak to Premier Box, the shipping container professionals, about how we can match a specialised container to your needs. Call 1800 601 194 today.

Shipping containers have become the go-to storage solution for many businesses due to their strength, durability, security and weather resistance. They are also cost effective and easily transported, meaning they tick all the boxes for an effective and efficient storage solution.

Dangerous Goods shipping containers share the same benefits as standard containers, however they utilise an extra level of technology and expertise to ensure the safe storage of potentially hazardous goods. These specially designed containers protect the materials being stored, but they also protect workers and the public alike, making them essential for companies needing to store dangerous and hazardous goods. Manage the risk of severe penalties for not safely storing dangerous goods, liquids and chemicals.

The Australian Hazardous Goods Regulations require that dangerous goods supplied in Australia should be classified, labeled, packaged, stored and transported according to particular Australian standards. Premier Box offers peace of mind when purchasing Dangerous Goods containers as our containers are of the highest quality, and our experience within the industry has lead to an in-depth knowledge of, and adherence to, the regulations required in the handling, transport and storage of dangerous and hazardous goods.

Premier Box Dangerous Goods containers have been built and designed with the community’s and your safety in mind and are in compliance with Australian Standards (AS1940-2004).

Our Dangerous Goods containers are available in 3m (10ft),6m (20ft) and 12m (40ft) sizes and are equipped with an internal door release, ventilation, bunded floor and a lockable stainless steel valve in the bund wall, ensuring safety is the number one priority.

At Premier Box, we pride ourselves on being the Shipping Container Professionals, which is why you should speak to us first about purchasing a Dangerous Goods shipping container. The quality of our containers and our in-depth industry knowledge means your company will have the safety advantage when working with us.

]]>https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/dangerous-goods-shipping-containers/feed/0premierboxDangerous-Goods-shipping-container10ft Shipping Containershttps://premierbox.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/10ft-shipping-containers/
https://premierbox.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/10ft-shipping-containers/#respondFri, 13 Nov 2015 01:03:31 +0000http://premierbox.wordpress.com/?p=238The most common shipping container sizes are the 20ft (6m) and 40ft (12m) containers. You’ve probably seen these being utilised on work sites or for domestic storage.

Increasing demand for shipping containers has also given rise to the 10ft container. The smaller container offers the same great benefits as its larger cousins – weather resistance, durability, strength and versatility – but with a smaller footprint.

The smaller container needed to be 10ft so that existing methods of transport could be utilised. After all, one of the main draw cards of the shipping container is its ease of transportation and relocation. Container ships, railway wagons and container chassis secure 20ft shipping containers using four locking pins in each corner, so it made sense for this new smaller shipping container to be half the size at 10ft. This way 2 x 10ft shipping containers can be locked together and transported (empty) efficiently and safely.

Today’s new 10ft shipping container is built using exactly the same methods and materials as the 20ft shipping container, which is used internationally. Because of this, they are extremely tough, hardwearing, vermin proof and watertight. They are also available in the same configurations as 20ft shipping containers, meaning you have a choice of standard height, high cube and pallet wide containers.

Space isn’t always a luxury, so the 10ft container really comes to the party when extra storage space is needed in a squeeze. They function perfectly on work sites for storing tools, at schools for storing sports equipment, or at home as a garden or work shed.

At Premier Box we have standard height, high cube and pallet wide 10’ shipping containers available for sale and hire.

Found yourself short on storage space in the lead up to Christmas? Many businesses do. Additional stock arrives for the busy holiday period or you take on more staff and, suddenly, there’s no room left! The good news is that shipping containers are perfect for temporary storage. They are cost effective, sturdy, clean and, best of all, they can be delivered to your site with only a day’s notice!

Shipping containers’ ease of transport and mobility means that goods can be stored either onsite or offsite, or relocated to another area quickly and efficiently, allowing for flexibility that you just don’t get with permanent warehouses, storage facilities or offices. With short-term hire agreements available, shipping container rental is often far more convenient and cost effective than constructing a temporary warehouse or signing a lease on a building that extends longer than required.

A shipping container’s construction means that a wide range of products can be stored safely and securely. Their strong, corrosion resistant steel bodies offer protection against the elements. They are watertight, ventilated and vermin proof, and when you hire from Premier Box, they are also fitted with a lock box to ensure your valuable goods remain secure. Shipping containers allow for easy loading and unloading, sitting directly on the ground, and modifications are available meaning shelves and ramps can be added when needed.

When businesses choose to work with Premier Box, they are dealing with shipping container professionals who understand what it takes to meet storage shortages at this time of year. Premier Box offers immediate delivery of the highest quality containers across Australia, and are experts at ensuring their clients’ needs are met. Call Premier Box on 1800 601 194 to discuss your requirements, or get a quote online.